What is Possible: A Woman’s Journey from Iran to America
Her daughter wants to keep bouncing on the two big mattresses that lie on the floor, but Azadeh is tired. She’s been up all night. She catches a glimpse of her child’s eyes inviting her to play. She...
View ArticleFebruary 26, 2011 – Celebrating Early Prophetic History and its Inspiration...
At Park51, 5:00-7:00PM Lectures, Q & A session Food will be served In the spirit of intrafaith peace and understanding, Park51 is honored to host a night of lectures, dinner, and discussion...
View ArticleMarch 3, 2011 – Film Screening – “New Muslim Cool”
This post 9/11 documentary gives us insight into Muslim American rapper Hamza Perez’ journey to start a new religious community, rebuild his shattered family, and take his message of faith to other...
View ArticlePark51: Why Here?
Open on a scene of fist-pumping, screaming book-burners. Cut to a scene of screaming, sign-waving anti-Muslim protestors reciting the Lord’s Prayer at a community board meeting or a pastor burning a...
View ArticleBuilding Hope, Building Community, Building Beauty: Park51 in 2011
Even though we New Yorkers shiver with the cold and complain if our streets remain unplowed, a New Year begins; offering at least a symbol of hope. And along with hope, many of us may perceive new...
View ArticlePark51 and Patriotism
The Park51 Community Center, an Islamic center modeled after the Jewish Community Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and the 92nd Street Y, is, in the words of Terry Rockefeller, “what makes America...
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